Sunday Style

Top: Amanda Uprichard; Jeans: J Brand; shoes: Tory Burch; bag: Kate Spade; sunglasses: Karen Walker 

Yesterday I had my provisional retreat for my upcoming year in Junior League. Because it was a brunch sort of setting I took the opportunity to wear these Tory Burch wedges that I bought a few months ago and would wear to sleep if I could. Paired with white denim and a light blue blouse it was an easy and comfortable outfit but still cute. 

I'll post more about Junior League and how awesome it is later this week! 

Until next time,

xo

T

Love My Murfee

Dress: Theory; scarf: Lilly Pulitzer; shoes: Jack Rogers; bag: Kate Spade; sunglasses: Karen Walker 

I have a confession to make: I am slightly in love with my Lilly Pulitzer Murfee scarves. They are absolutely perfect for summer, especially living by the water when morning fog and wind means I need a little extra layer. I of course love mixing patterns, too, and I really like how the stripes of my favorite theory dress go with the pattern of the Murfee. Just make sure your patterns are always in the same color family and of a similar size (ie no rugby stripes with a ditsy floral, generally speaking) and your good to go! When I have two competing patterns going on though, I tend to keep the rest of my outfit pretty minimal and stick to the basics like my jacks and a simple bag. 

Until next time,

xo

T

Summer Rain Coats

Jacket: Vineyard Vines; shorts and shirt: JCrew; shoes: Converse

Growing up in California, summer rain was a foreign concept to me. It was until I was in Georgia and North Carolina that I realized rain wasn't just for the winter! Now that I live in Washington, that definitely hasn't changed. As a result, I've started collecting lightweight rain jackets that I can throw in my bag and go. I started with a North Face, then a Patagonia because I lost the North Face. But, when I was in Florida a few weeks ago, I realized I had forgotten my trusty jacket. I was at Vineyard Vines on Worth Avenue when I found this amazing jacket. It's great and lightweight, just like any good summer rain jacket. However, the great thing about this guy is that it folds up inside one of the front pockets, containing itself into a little pouch. In other words it's absolutely perfect! Plus, it's navy with pink accents, aka my favorite color combo, and the pink happens to match my Hunter boots perfectly. It even matches my mom's dog's collars! Perfection :) 

Here are some of my other favorite rain jackets: 

Patagonia Torrentshell Rain Jacket

Barbour Durham Rain Jacket

The North Face Allabout Rain Jacket

Until next time,

xo

T

Book of Mormon

Jacket: Joie; dress: Parker; necklace: Loren Hope; shoes: Christian Louboutin; bag: Kate Spade 

Last Friday I went to see The Book of Mormon, which was absolutely hilarious. I've wanted to see it every time I've been in New York recently, but it's never worked out. So, when they came to Seattle, I jumped at the opportunity. I like to get dressed up to go to the theater (I can hear my grandmother in my head saying that I should be wearing gloves and a hat into the city), so I wore this navy blue Parker dress and edged it up with one of my leather jackets. The dress is actually sheer chiffon all in the back, but knowing me I chickened out and had to be covered up all evening. Paired with classic black pumps and a gorgeous statement necklace from Loren Hope, I was ready to laugh till I cried, which I totally did :)

Until next time,

xo

T

Tory Burch Fall Wishlist

I woke up this morning to an email from Tory Burch announcing that her fall line had officially dropped on her website. Needless to say, I immediately headed over to check it out. As anyone who has peaked inside my closet before knows, I have a bit of a Tory obsession. And this fall line is no exception. While I always love classic silhouettes with a retro edge, I think that fall is a particularly perfect time to get a little bit of 60's and 70's inspiration for your look. The pieces from the fall collection are just that: with patchwork and brocade and a-line skirts with matching coats, it would be hard to not feel like a cool co-ed on a New England college campus running around in these pieces! Which is exactly what I'm going for pretty much every year when autumn rolls around :) 

Lidia Polo Dress

I wanted to get the summer version of this dress a few months ago, but am no glad that I didn't! I can't wait to pair this with my brown riding boots and thick socks. 

Reva Flat

Do I have an obsession with Reva Flats? Yes. Do I think that that's a problem? No. A leopard print pair similar to these was actually my first pair of Reva's when I was back in college, and I basically wore them to death. My mom legitimately bribed me to throw them away because they were so embarrassingly ratty. However, now that there is a new pair out this fall, you better believe that this will be in my shopping cart ASAP. Leopard is just the perfect neutral to punch up a basic outfit or to mix with other patterns and prints, especially during the colder months of the year. 

Ada Skirt

I love skirts almost as much as I love my Reva flats, and this nubby a-line mini is the perfect piece for fall.  I love pieces like this that have a classic silhouette and a classic composition, because they can sit in your closet for years and still look chic and put together. They are also great for going from day to night: I imagine I would pair this with a chunky sweater and flats or boots during the day, and then a black silky top and booties at night. 

Margaux Booties

Speaking of booties, these are, in my opinion, the most perfect booties that have ever existed. Living in the Northwest, I spent much of last winter *freezing* my little buns off. Needless to say, I decided that this year I would invest in some good cold weather going-out apparel, having learned my lesson last year. The first thing on my list was a pair of practical high heeled booties that I could pair with tights and a dress or skinnies and a cute top, and these fit the bill.  I have a predilection towards anything suede, so all of my booties from when I lived in California were unfit for rainy Seattle, so the flat leather on these, in tandem with the practical, thick heel, make these a must have for me. 

Dellora Charm Leather Cuff

Last but not least: this amazing cuff. Granted, at it's price I will only be buying it if I suddenly come into a large inheritance or something, but I can still lust after it anyway, right??

Until next time, 

xo 

T

Leopard for Beyoncé

Top and shorts: Alice and Olivia; jacket: AG Jeans; bag: Chanel; booties: Joie; Necklaces: Loren Hope and Jennifer Zeuner 

Last week my friend Becca and I went to see Beyonce and Jay-Z, and let me tell you, it was amazing! However, I felt like wearing a Lilly dress (my usual summer uniform) wouldn't quite cut it for such a glam night. So, I wore these high waisted Alice and Olivia shorts that I bought last summer to go see The Rolling Stones. I guess you could say they're my go to concert attire. Paired with a black crop top, booties, and layered necklaces, I felt pretty freaking cool, but also not like I was wearing a costume, which is basically the best of both worlds. 

Until next time,

xo

T

A Tusk In the Sun

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer; bag: Kate Spade;shoes: Tory Burch 

This is honestly my favorite dress that I own. I have an obsession with elephants, and Lilly, so the combination is basically perfection. Plus, I have been on a major t-shirt dress kick lately. I think they are so perfect for summer. They're so easy to just throw on and go, and they're incredibly comfortable, which is crucial during the summer especially, in my opinion. 

Until next time, 

xo

T